Memorandum - NHTSA

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The annual number of persons injured in lift-equipped bus and van incidences in NEISS is smi 11
248 per year. The agency has not been able to quantify the benefits associated with the Final
Rule because the NEISS accident data lacks adequate and sufficient descriptive information
needed to pinpoint the probable cause of injury. However, there are a number of qualitative
benefits associated with the Final Rule that incorporates the most relevant requirements of
industry standards and guidelines (e.g., Disabled Veterans Administration, Society of
Automotive Engineers and Federal Transit Authority.) Thus, manufacturers need only comply
with one standard rather than several, which will provide a consistent level of safety for all lift
users. The Final Rule sets minimum safety standards for lifts. In addition, the Final Rule
addresses the injury mechanisms that have been identified by the agency.
The total consumer cost of the Final Rule is estimated to be between $3.1M - $4.7M per year.
This was based on cost of $213 per vehicle for (8,288-10,425) Public-Use vehicles, and a cost of
$147 per vehicle for (8,800-17,000) Private-Use vehicles.